The spring blooms are orchestrated in sequence, some enduring hard frosts, others blowing away with the wind. I love seeing everything bloom around our place and in the mountains.

From the service berry & syringa, to all the different fruit trees, the violas, larkspur, crocus, camas root, and lilacs. The buttercups, balsam root, lupine, paintbrush, and shooting stars.

I love flowers. I love seeing them in the fields, the mountains, my garden, and in a vase on the table.

Mother’s Day special bouquet

Bring on the showers if it means more flowers. We had such a dry April and didn’t get rain until mid-May. The lawn was getting crispy and plants in the garden were wilting without regular hand-watering.

Spring storm on the horizon

Finally, the rains came, and they’re still here. We are finally getting enough rain to green up the hillsides, freshen the flowers and bring that amazing smell of rain.  The last week has been the perfect blend of rain and sunshine.

Killgore’s Orchard in White Bird

Enjoy the smell and view of flowers wherever you travel this spring and early summer. Take the time to stop and enjoy their beauty.

Maybe pick a bouquet for your someone special.